{"product_id":"adult-development-and-aging-with-ebook-access-code-biopsychosocial-perspectives-paperback-softback-9781394223640","title":"Adult Development and Aging, with eBook Access Code; Biopsychosocial Perspectives (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394223640","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAdult Development and Aging, with eBook Access Code\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBiopsychosocial Perspectives\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSusan K. Whitbourne (Author), Stacey B. Whitbourne (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394223640, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 June 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.2 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.816 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents an integrative, student-friendly approach to understanding the impact of biological, psychological and social processes on individuals throughout the aging process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcclaimed for its depth, currency, and easily accessible presentation\u003ci\u003e, Adult Development and Aging, \u003c\/i\u003ehelps students understand the aging process both in themselves and in those around them, approaching the subject from the biopsychosocial perspective: a model of adult development that takes into account the influences and interactions of complex biological, psychological, and social processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Stacey B. Whitbourne explore the latest concepts and applications in this important discipline. Based on Susan's classroom experience teaching her Psychology of Aging course, this engaging textbook integrates current research, real-world data, detailed explanations, and relatable examples to provide a balanced and accessible examination of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its eighth edition, this fully updated and revised textbook offers inclusive coverage of recent advances in neuroscience and genetics, cognitive functions, vocational development, sociocultural influences, mental health issues, health and prevention, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives, Eighth Edition, \u003c\/i\u003eis an invaluable source of timely and relevant information for digital-native college learners and mature returning students alike, as well as for instructors and academic researchers in areas of adult aging and lifespan development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo threads of video content in the enhanced e-text engage students more deeply with the material:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAge Matters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eNewly developed for the \u003ci\u003eEighth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, each chapter begins with an inviting video introduction to the chapter topic—outlining for students what they will read about, calling attention to key concepts, challenges, and pitfalls, and making connections with other chapters. Appearing with each chapter's summary, a longer and more personal \u003ci\u003eAge Matters\u003c\/i\u003e video lends real-world context to students' review of the chapter, with the authors offering insights drawn from their own work and life experience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychology Concepts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eA series of videos offering brief overviews of topics in general psychology, such as understanding memory and understanding personality, that come to bear in the discussion of adult development and aging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppearing throughout the enhanced e-text, interactive figures, diagrams, and tables facilitate study and help students retain important information. Even many of the simplest figures are interactive to encourage online readers to pause and absorb the information they present before scrolling on to additional reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes a self-scoring practice quizwith feedback at both question- and quiz-level to help students prepare for higher-stakes assessments and exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Study of Adult Development and Aging: Research Methods 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Physical Changes 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Health and Prevention 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Basic Cognitive Functions: Speed, Attention, and Memory 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Higher-order Cognitive Functions 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Personality 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Relationships 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Work, Retirement, and Leisure Patterns 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Mental Health Issues and Treatment 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Long-term Care 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Death and Dying 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Successful Aging 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary G-282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences R-299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Index AI-344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index SI-367\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433219289368,"sku":"9781394223640","price":116.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394223640.jpg?v=1784852087","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/adult-development-and-aging-with-ebook-access-code-biopsychosocial-perspectives-paperback-softback-9781394223640","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}